What should be done before beginning an internal examination during a manatee necropsy?

Describe the differences in conservation scope and impact between the IUCN Red List and the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

The colon in manatees plays a significant role in hindgut fermentation.

The U.S. Endangered Species Act includes legal protection of critical habitat for listed species.

The North Atlantic right whale population has been increasing rapidly since conservation efforts began.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act applies only to species that are already endangered.

Identify the main causes contributing to the decline of the vaquita and assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies discussed.

A dolphin necropsy requires a sterile surgical suite to be valid.

What is a major concern with handling marine mammals during stranding response?

The gastrointestinal tract of dolphins should be examined last due to potential contamination.